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363-1132-00L 3 Credits MSC D-MTEC
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Business Models for a Circular Economy

Does not take place this semester.
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Abstract

This course leads students through the process of re-thinking an existing product in a circular way. At the end of the course students will come up with new, circular business models for their products. The course consists of an overview of circular economy principles, research, diverse workshop formats and team work.

Objective

1) Students familiarize themselves with the principles of a circular economy 2) Students critically reflect on the limits of a circular economy 3) Students experience a re-thinking process of an existing product along circular economy principles

Content

This course is aimed at people with a keen interest to understand and solve societal and environmental problems employing the principles of a circular economy. The seminar consists of a mix of lectures, workshops, individual working sessions, and team work. Critical reflection is an integrative part of the process. The course tackles a topic that in the light of climate change, resource scarcity and decreasing biodiversity, gains traction in industry, policy and academia: Circular economy. A circular economy is a regnerative system that uses as little resources as possible in the most efficient way. The implementation of a circular economy offers different ways to do so, e.g. by re-design, re-use, re-cycling. Along these different "cycles" new business models arise. In this course students evaluate different products on their potential for a circular economy by considering - among others -the product's technical, economic, and legal environment. Once they strengthened their knowledge on the product and oh circular economy principles, they will develop solutions and business models in teams. The course ends with a pitching event, where the teams will present their solutions and business ideas.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
30.01.2022

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Business Models for a Circular Economy
Does not take place this semester. Block course in the beginning, irregular course afterwards
No time listed 35 h semesterly

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